Lifestyle

1 hour ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

Variety of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips recalled over Salmonella risk

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On May 4, Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall of its Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips.

17 hours ago in Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Real Estate

Danby board to discuss public parkland

Lawmakers in Danby are considering designating 15 Bald Hill Road as public parkland.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Winning $9.8 million lottery ticket sold in Groton

On May 2, a winning NY LOTTO jackpot ticket valued at $9.8 million was sold at the Speedway on Main Street, according to New York State Lottery officials.

2 days ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

2026 Slope Day traffic impacts

The parking lot at Willard Straight Hall shut down at 10 p.m. on May 3 and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on May 7, among other Slope Day traffic adjustments.

5 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

Apalachin Library to host ‘Star Wars’ celebration

A Star Wars celebration is coming up ahead of May the Fourth on Saturday, May 2nd.

5 days ago in Business, Community, Environment, Lifestyle, Local, Regional

Court rules lawsuit against TeraWulf, Lansing ZBA can move forward

A Tompkins County Supreme Court Judge has affirmed the right to challenge the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals’ (ZBA) classification of a proposed data center as a permissible land use.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

Sports

17 hours ago in Community, Education, Local, Sports

Ithaca College names next women’s basketball head coach

Ithaca College is hiring Erin Hughes as the women's basketball head coach, she'll start on May 26th.

21 hours ago in Sports

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

21 hours ago in Sports

Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

2 days ago in Sports

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

2 days ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

2 days ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

2 days ago in Community, Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

TC3 baseball ends season strong

On Sunday, the Panthers won both games of a doubleheader against Erie.

National

20 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

5 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

7 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

7 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

1 week ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

1 week ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

1 week ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

2 weeks ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

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20 minutes ago in Crime, Local

Canisteo woman charged with misusing food stamps, welfare fraud

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CANISTEO, NY (607NewsNow) — A Steuben County woman is accused of welfare fraud.  Sheriff Jim Allard says Melissa Aldrich failed to report income…

1 hour ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local

Schumer visits Crown City to cut ribbon at Cortland County Mental Health Department

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Senator speaking at a podium with the U.S. Senate seal, flanked by a group of officials outside a brick building, with construction posters on either side.

On May 4, Senator Chuck Schumer visited the Crown City to officially cut the ribbon at the new Cortland County Mental Health Department building.

1 hour ago in Crime, Local, Regional

Tioga County man accused of stealing from car wash

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22-year-old Craig Wallace and a 17-year-old juvenile are accused of taking more than $30k worth of electric blower motors from Twin Tiers Car Wash.

1 hour ago in Community, Local

Ithaca abandoned vehicle auction set for Friday

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According to the Ithaca Police Department, a black 2015 Honda CRV and a black 2016 Hyundai Sonata are up for sale.

17 hours ago in Local

Varna Community Association celebrates 75 years

Founded in 1951 and starting out of a trolley car diner, the Varna Community Association (VCA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

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USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

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Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

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‘The Lost Boys’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’ earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

"The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, as nominators also made June Squibb the oldest Tony-nominated actor in history at 96. Danny Burstein is now the most-nominated male actor in Tony history.